We love a long weekend! A guide to hosting your perfect get-together

Not everyone's a one eyed supporter of aussie rules, passionate about rugby league or enjoy getting out and about on a bike, but there's one thing we all love - a long weekend!

No matter what you do this long weekend, it's a great excuse to get family and friends together - and we have some tips to help you make it the best!

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 kg beef brisket

1 red onion, sliced

1 green capsicum, cut into strips

2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon dried oregano

400g can diced tomatoes

3/4 cup shredded red cabbage

1 small carrot, grated

4 Kaiser Bread Rolls, split, toasted

1/4 cup coriander leaves

Chilli Mayonnaise:

2/3 cup whole egg mayonnaise

1 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce

METHOD

Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook for 5 mins or until browned. Transfer to a plate. Add onion and capsicum to the pan and cook, stirring, for 5 mins or until softened. Add garlic, paprika and oregano and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add tomato and 1/2 cup water and bring to a simmer. Return beef to pan and season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour 20 mins or until beef is tender. Using two forks, shred the beef in pan.

To make the chilli mayonnaise, combine the mayonnaise and sweet chilli sauce in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

Combine cabbage and carrot in a bowl. Add 1/4 cup chilli mayonnaise and stir to combine.

Divide the bun bases among serving plates. Top with the slaw and beef mixture, remaining chilli mayonnaise, coriander and bun tops. Serve with wedges.

Source: taste.com.au

AFL Grand Final

Some of us believe it's the greatest sport in the universe, but if you're not into the quintessential Aussie game, here's some tips get you through the day:

Decide before you get there which team you are going to barrack for on the day (pick your favourite colours at least)

Every AFL supporter "hates" another team - say stuff like "at least it's not (insert team here)

Shout out "ball" at regular intervals

NRL Grand Final

Rugby League has two distinct fan bases - by team or by state. If you don't have a team in the grand final, then choose one from your state of origin. Here's some tips to get you in the scrum:

Choose your outfit carefully - most of the colours are covered by all the NRL teams so if you don't want to show allegience to any teams dress in fluoro pink

Everything is the fault of the "touch ref"

Shout out "forward" at regular interval

Party food should include meat pies, hot dogs or anything on a BBQ ......and drinks - anything in a bottle or cans.

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